Yokolanda Speight

Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion

About Yokolanda:

My mother wanted to give me a unique and rememberable name, so she named me Yokolanda. My mother was successful in her efforts however, people struggle to pronounce my name, so I go by “Yoko” for short.

Hometown: Ponca City, Oklahoma

College: Oklahoma State University

·BS Business Administration Management

Hobbies:. I enjoy reading, writing, music, cooking with family, and sightseeing

Favorite Music: I like many genres of music from pop, Christian, rock, alternative, 80’s/90’s and hip hop/rap,.

Favorite Movie: At times I can be a bit of a movie junky, so there are too many to list but my favorite genres are comedy and action.

Favorite Book:. The last book I enjoyed was The Defining Decade by Meg Jay—it’s about the importance of your 20’s and how decisions you make influence your future years.

Something not everyone knows about you: I am a full-time student at OSU, as well as, a full-time OSU employee; I graduate May 2019.

Favorite Quote: “Make a liar out of them”. People will project their insecurities and fears on to you if you let them. Saying you can’t do something; prove them wrong.

Best Advice for College Students: Know your self-worth; take time to learn your strengths and weaknesses. And don’t be afraid of failure; but when you fall, get back up and try again.

Favorite OSU memory: My fondest memory would be attending OSU CEAT graduation. I loved seeing and congratulating the graduates, and meeting their families.

Favorite Web Site– I like any health/medical and surgery sites.